Dodge Journey: Description, Operation
DESCRIPTION
Fig. 430: Identifying Valve Body Assembly
- - VALVE BODY
- - T/C REGULATOR VALVE
- - L/R SWITCH VALVE
- - CONVERTER CLUTCH CONTROL VALVE
- - MANUAL VALVE
- - CONVERTER CLUTCH SWITCH VALVE
- - SOLENOID SWITCH VALVE
- - REGULATOR VALVE
The valve body assembly consists of a cast aluminum valve body, a separator plate, and transfer plate. The valve body contains valves and check balls that control fluid delivery to the torque converter clutch, solenoid/pressure switch assembly, and frictional clutches. The valve body contains the following components :
- Regulator valve (8)
- Solenoid switch valve (7)
- Manual valve (5)
- Converter clutch switch valve (6)
- Converter clutch control valve (4)
- Torque converter regulator valve (2)
- Low/Reverse switch valve (3)
In addition, the valve body also contains the thermal valve, #2, #3 and #4 check balls, the #5 (overdrive) check valve and the 2/4 accumulator assembly.
OPERATION
NOTE: Refer to Schematics and Diagrams for a visual aid in determining valve location, operation and design.
REGULATOR VALVE
The regulator valve controls hydraulic pressure in the transaxle. It receives unregulated pressure from the pump, which works against spring tension to maintain oil at specific pressures. A system of sleeves and ports allows the regulator valve to work at one of three predetermined pressure levels. Regulated oil pressure is also referred to as "line pressure."
SOLENOID SWITCH VALVE
The solenoid switch valve controls line pressure from the LR/CC solenoid. In one position, it allows the low/reverse clutch to be pressurized. In the other, it directs line pressure to the converter control and converter clutch valves.
MANUAL VALVE
The manual valve is operated by the mechanical shift linkage. Its primary responsibility is to send line pressure to the appropriate hydraulic circuits and solenoids. The valve has three operating ranges or positions.
CONVERTER CLUTCH SWITCH VALVE
The main responsibility of the converter clutch switch valve is to control hydraulic pressure applied to the front (off) side of the converter clutch piston. Line pressure from the regulator valve is fed to the torque converter regulator valve, where it passes through the valve, and is slightly regulated. The pressure is then directed to the converter clutch switch valve and to the front side of the converter clutch piston. This pressure pushes the piston back and disengages the converter clutch.
CONVERTER CLUTCH CONTROL VALVE
The converter clutch control valve controls the back (on) side of the torque converter clutch. When the PCM/TCM energizes or modulates the LR/CC solenoid to apply the converter clutch piston, both the converter clutch control valve and the converter control valve move, allowing pressure to be applied to the back side of the clutch.
T/C REGULATOR VALVE
The torque converter regulator valve slightly regulates the flow of fluid to the torque converter.
LOW/REVERSE SWITCH VALVE
The low/reverse clutch is applied from different sources, depending on whether low (1st) gear or reverse is selected. The low/reverse switch valve alternates positions depending on from which direction fluid pressure is applied. By design, when the valve is shifted by fluid pressure from one channel, the opposing channel is blocked. The switch valve alienates the possibility of a sticking ball check, thus providing consistent application of the low/reverse clutch under all operating conditions.
Valve body
...Removal
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CLIMATE CONTROLS
The Climate Control System allows you to regulate the
temperature, amount, and direction of air circulating
throughout the vehicle. The controls are located in the
center stack of the instrument pa ...
Operation, Removal
OPERATION
CAMSHAFT AND CRANKSHAFT SIGNALS
Fig. 29: 4 Cylinder Cam & Crank Signals
NOTE: The graphic represents the relationship between camshaft and
crankshaft
sensors edges with cams ...
Control, A/C and heater, rear
DESCRIPTION
The A/C-heater controls allows the driver and front seat passenger and the
intermediate seat passengers the
ability to regulate air temperature as well as fan speed for the rear
heat ...